Falcons, Desmond Trufant agree to 5-year extension

The Atlanta Falcons cornerback has agreed to a massive, five-year contract extension worth $69 million and $42 million guaranteed, according to a report by Jordan Schultz at the Huffington Post:

“Atlanta Falcons standout cornerback Desmond Trufant has agreed to a massive five-year contract extension with the team, according to multiple sources who spoke with The Huffington Post. The contract is worth $69 million, with Trufant earning nearly $14 million per season and almost $42 million in guaranteed money. Trufant, who was previously signed through the 2017-18 NFL season, is now under contract for the next six seasons with Atlanta.”

Trufant was originally a first-round pick by Atlanta in the 2013 NFL draft. He did not miss a game during his first three years with the team and established himself as one of the better cornerbacks around the league. His new deal pays him like one, as well.